Stanley Turrentine - Up at Minton`s, Vol. 1

Artist:

Turrentine, Stanley

UPC:

753088406966

See Also:

Gilberto, Astrud Hubbard, Freddie Ayers, Roy Lincoln, Abbey Byrd, Donald Barbieri, Gato McCann, Les

Description:

Personnel: Stanley Turrentine (tenor saxophone); Horace Parlan (piano); Grant Green (guitar); George Tucker (bass); Al Harewood (drums).
Producer: Alfred Lion.
Reissue producer: Michael Cuscuna.
Recorded live at Minton`s, New York, New York on February 23, 1961. Originally released on BST (84069 and 84070). Includes original release liner notes by Leonard Feather.
Personnel: Stanley Turrentine (tenor saxophone); Grant Green (guitar); Horace Parlan (piano); Al Harewood (drums).
Liner Note Author: Leonard Feather.
Photographer: Francis Wolff.
This 1961 live date from the legendary (and now-defunct) New York City jazz club is one of saxophonist Stanley Turrentine`s finest. "Stanley`s Tune" is a stately blues number that fits perfectly into the hard-bop style, and here Turrentine`s solo is raucous at times, almost percussive in its delivery. "Later at Minton`s" continues in the blues tradition, with a leisurely pace and solos that are decidedly relaxed and funky. On this track, the smoky timbre of Turrentine`s horn is particularly reminiscent of the great Coleman Hawkins.
"Love for Sale" (at almost 15 minutes, the longest track on UP AT MINTON`S) begins with a tricky 12/8 Latin feel, then morphs (rather slyly) into an up-tempo bebop groove. The two-disc set`s final track, "Summertime," is played as a bluesy ballad, with Turrentine`s solo beginning with a series of long tones, then building to a sudden, but well-placed, flurry of notes. The backing band is also quite creative throughout, and, not surprisingly, guitarist Grant Green shines on each track.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. But Not For Me
2. Stanley`s Time
3. Broadway
4. Yesterday`s

Album Information

Release Date:

08/09/2011

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Jazz Instrument

Subgenre:

Soul Jazz

Label:

EMI

Catalog Number:

CBNJ 84069 S

Original Release Year:

1961

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Live

Runtime:

44 : 55

Guest Artist:

Horace Parlan; Grant Green

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